--- title: ILP Blog | Central America (7) description: Central America | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (7) --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [The Best Weekend Trips In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-places-to-spend-your-weekend-in-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 7/11/22 8:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-06-03%20at%2012.40.52%20PM-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-places-to-spend-your-weekend-in-mexico) Mexico's biggest secret? It's our #1 pick for a country where you can do a ton of traveling on the weekends for way less than you think.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-places-to-spend-your-weekend-in-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/the-best-places-to-spend-your-weekend-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [We Found The Most Unreal Ecolodge In The Jungles Of Nicaragua](https://blog.ilp.org/ecolodge-penas-blancas-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/25/22 11:35 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1720-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/ecolodge-penas-blancas-nicaragua) Stay in a bungalow, with jungle views, a waterfall, and more just outside of your window.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/ecolodge-penas-blancas-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/ecolodge-penas-blancas-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Get The Best Food, Festivals, And Day Trips In Oaxaca, Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/oaxaca-city-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/13/22 12:38 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/marisol-benitez-nANd3Sgz0R4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/oaxaca-city-mexico) See the Nacho Libre church, eat your fill of "the best food in Mexico", and see why more than a few visitors say Oaxaca was their favorite city they visited! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/oaxaca-city-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/oaxaca-city-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [We're Zip Lining, Beach Hopping (And More) In Sardinal, Costa Rica This Weekend!](https://blog.ilp.org/sardinal-costa-rica) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/25/22 1:01 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/274207359_1260009951188856_6947054392548652840_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/sardinal-costa-rica) If you're wondering how to pack in a weekend full of beaches, river rides, zip lining, and more, then we have 2-3 days totally planned out for you. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/sardinal-costa-rica) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/sardinal-costa-rica#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [You Can't Get Enough Of The Waterfalls In Ciudad Valles, Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/san-luis-waterfalls-in-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/23/22 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-05-24%20at%2010.29.25%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/san-luis-waterfalls-in-mexico) As if you needed another reason to come volunteer in Mexico, these prettier-than-possible waterfalls will seal the deal.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/san-luis-waterfalls-in-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/san-luis-waterfalls-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Good Luck Picking Adventures While In Leon, Nicaragua!](https://blog.ilp.org/leon-nicaragua) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/18/22 10:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-23%20at%2011.23.02%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/leon-nicaragua) Are you here for sunrise volcano trekking or volcano boarding? Surfing lessons or sea turtles? Busy markets or picturesque churches? In any case, a trip to Leon has more than enough to keep you busy!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/leon-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/leon-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [We Found The Most Magical Butterfly Hike In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/the-most-magical-butterfly-hike-is-in-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/30/22 2:36 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/277359108_704367640926331_1747159879190622576_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/the-most-magical-butterfly-hike-is-in-mexico) Picture standing in the forests of Mexico, surrounded by millions and millions of golden, Monarch butterflies — then easily make it your reality with all the insider info.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/the-most-magical-butterfly-hike-is-in-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/the-most-magical-butterfly-hike-is-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Some Of The Best Snorkeling Is Around Drake Bay, Costa Rica](https://blog.ilp.org/drake-bay-costa-rica) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/20/22 11:23 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_2946.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/drake-bay-costa-rica) Take a swim to see sea turtles, schools of colorful fish, dolphins, and more, or keep busy with all the other adventures waiting for you around Drake Bay!   [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/drake-bay-costa-rica) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/drake-bay-costa-rica#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Here's How To Choose The Perfect ILP Country For You](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/16/22 3:00 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/J1080x720-01222-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) With SO many options, are you looking for a little help choosing the right country for you? Whether you're looking for your own semester (or are a parent trying to help), these five guidelines are here to help.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia), [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa), [South Pacific](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-pacific) ## [Top 10 Things To Buy At A Market in Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/top-10-things-to-buy-at-a-market-in-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 4/11/22 4:02 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-01%20at%206.28.07%20AM-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/top-10-things-to-buy-at-a-market-in-mexico) We love the beaches and jungles and ancient ruins of Mexico, but we also love the shopping ... and coming home with souvenirs from our [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/top-10-things-to-buy-at-a-market-in-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/top-10-things-to-buy-at-a-market-in-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america/page/6) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america/page/8) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. 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